BAOBGWGW — BANCO DA AFRICA OCIDENTAL SA
BAOBGWGW is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO DA AFRICA OCIDENTAL SA in BISSAU, Guinea Bissau — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BAOBGWGW is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO DA AFRICA OCIDENTAL SA in BISSAU, Guinea Bissau. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO DA AFRICA OCIDENTAL SA |
| Country | Guinea Bissau (GW) |
| Location Code | GW |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BAOBGWGW belong to?
The SWIFT code BAOBGWGW identifies BANCO DA AFRICA OCIDENTAL SA in BISSAU, Guinea Bissau. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BAOBGWGW mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BAOBGWGW are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BAOB) represent the bank code for BANCO DA AFRICA OCIDENTAL SA; characters 5-6 (GW) indicate the country code for Guinea Bissau; characters 7-8 (GW) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BAOBGWGW active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BAOBGWGW is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'GW' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BAOBGWGW instead of BAOBGWGW?
Yes. The 8-character code BAOBGWGW represents the primary headquarters of BANCO DA AFRICA OCIDENTAL SA. The 11-character code BAOBGWGW targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BAOBGWGW (or BAOBGWGWXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BAOBGWGW?
The physical address registered for BAOBGWGW is: A/C RUA GUERRA MENDES 18, 1360, BISSAU, Guinea Bissau. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).